Trellix
XDR platform combining McAfee enterprise scale with FireEye detection heritage
- Service
- XDR
- Response
- Contain threats
Best for
Large enterprises with 5,000+ endpoints needing a unified XDR platformUsually replaces
Legacy McAfee or FireEye point products with a unified XDR platformCheck first
Complex product portfolio resulting from the McAfee/FireEye merger can be confusing to navigateCoverage
Covers
- IVX (Intelligent Virtual Execution) sandbox engine for zero-day and evasive malware detection
- FedRAMP High authorization for U.S. government and defense deployments
- Trellix Wise GenAI for automated investigation summaries and analyst augmentation
Pros and limits
Works well
- Combines McAfee's massive endpoint install base with FireEye's industry-leading detection technology
- FedRAMP High authorization makes it one of few XDR platforms approved for federal use
- IVX sandbox provides advanced zero-day detection that competitors lack at the platform level
Watch out for
- MDR service excludes full forensics and root cause analysis — these require separate Trellix services
- Premium pricing puts it out of reach for SMBs and smaller mid-market organizations
- Onboarding takes 14-30 days and can be longer for large multi-module deployments
Pricing
- Billing model
- Per-endpoint, Custom
- Minimum contract
- 12 months
- Proof of concept
- Available
- Onboarding
- 14-30 days
Enterprise pricing based on environment size, number of modules, and deployment complexity. Contact Trellix for custom quote. No publicly listed starting price.
Connects with
- SIEM
- Trellix Helix Connect
- EDR / Endpoint
- Trellix EDR (native), Trellix Endpoint Security
- Cloud
- AWS, Azure, GCP
- Other
- ServiceNow, Splunk, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Okta
Questions
What is the difference between Trellix XDR and Trellix MDR?
Trellix XDR is the platform that collects and correlates telemetry across endpoints, email, network, cloud, and DLP. Trellix MDR is the managed service layer where Trellix analysts monitor, investigate, and respond to threats 24/7 using the XDR platform. XDR can be self-managed, while MDR adds the human analyst component.
Does Trellix have FedRAMP authorization?
Yes, Trellix holds FedRAMP High authorization, making it one of the few XDR platforms approved for use by U.S. federal agencies and defense organizations. This also makes it suitable for government contractors with CMMC requirements.
Is Trellix the same as McAfee and FireEye?
Trellix was formed in 2022 from the merger of McAfee Enterprise and FireEye Products. It combines McAfee's endpoint security technology and 100M+ endpoint base with FireEye's detection engineering and IVX sandbox technology. The combined entity operates under the Trellix brand with a unified XDR platform.